World Refugee Day is celebrated on June 20th
World Refugee Day is celebrated on June 20th . This date was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2001 to honor and recognize the courage, strength and resilience of the millions of people who have been forced to leave their homes due to conflict, persecution and human rights violations. The main objective of World Refugee Day is to raise awareness about the plight of refugees around the world and show solidarity with them. It is an opportunity to highlight the needs of these displaced people, as well as to promote understanding and support for the protection of their fundamental rights. During this date, events, conferences, campaigns and activities are organized to raise public awareness about the cause of refugees and to promote concrete actions to help them rebuild their lives with dignity and security.
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